Ada W. Harris Elementary vs JCS - Cedar Cove
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ada W. Harris Elementary
Cardiff-by-the-Sea · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
382 students
JCS - Cedar Cove
Encinitas · Charter other · Grades K–12
131 students
| Measure | Ada W. Harris Elementary Cardiff-by-the-Sea, California | JCS - Cedar Cove Encinitas, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #439 of 5,693 | – |
| National rank | #6677 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades 3–6 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 382 | 131 |
| Enrollment | 382 | 131 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11% | 36.6% |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 37% |
| city | Cardiff-by-the-Sea | Encinitas |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ada W. Harris Elementary does better on math proficiency (71% vs 37%).
- •Ada W. Harris Elementary does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 57%).
- •Ada W. Harris Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11% vs 36.6%).
- •JCS - Cedar Cove does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 22.5).
- •Ada W. Harris Elementary is the larger school with 382 students compared with 131.
- •Ada W. Harris Elementary is a public school while JCS - Cedar Cove is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ada W. Harris Elementary better than JCS - Cedar Cove?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ada W. Harris Elementary and JCS - Cedar Cove?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Cardiff-by-the-Sea and Encinitas in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ada W. Harris Elementary: 382. JCS - Cedar Cove: 131. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ada W. Harris Elementary and JCS - Cedar Cove rank in California?
Ada W. Harris Elementary is 439th of 5,693 and JCS - Cedar Cove is unranked among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).